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Cub Cadet GT 2186 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force S46 KH
Verdict: Cub Cadet GT 2186 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force S46 KH
The Cub Cadet GT 2186 and the Cub Cadet Z-Force S46 KH are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Cub Cadet Z-Force S46 KH holds more fuel (17.0 L vs 7.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet Z-Force S46 KH is the newer design (2011 vs 2004). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
20 hp
20 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
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differentialReference
Engine
Fuel tank
7.9 LReference
17.0 LReference
Displacement
38.1 ciReference
44.24 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
77 x 67 mmReference
84 x 66 mmReference
Power (gross)
14.9 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Idle RPM
1200-3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
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Oil capacity
5.7 LReference
1.9 LReference
Oil change
100 hReference
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
Transmission
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
3-blade with manual with spring assist liftReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Hydro-Gear EZTReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
109 cmReference
Front tire
16x6.5-8Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Rear tire
23x9.5-12Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5-8Reference
13x5.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x9.5-12Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Length
182 cmReference
177 cmReference
Width
124 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
106 cmReference
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Ground clearance
15 cmReference
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Front tread
80 cmReference
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Rear tread
76 cmReference
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Weight
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312 kgReference
Cub Cadet GT 2186 attachments
GT 2186 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
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275Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet Z-Force S46 attachments
46" Mower deck
Cutting width
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116 cmReference
Cut height
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2 to 10 cmReference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.